Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
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vivo S5
#2183Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
vivo S5
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
47.747.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.961.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, offering a premium build quality, while the vivo S5 has a glass front but uses plastic for the back and frame, resulting in a slightly less robust feel.
- Both devices have Super AMOLED displays, but the A9 has a 6.3-inch screen at 393 ppi, whereas the S5's 6.44-inch display boasts a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a pixel density of 409 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A9 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, while the S5 utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 712, which may provide better performance in demanding tasks.
- The A9's camera setup includes a 24 MP main sensor, while the S5 features a 48 MP main sensor, which may capture more detail.
- The S5 also has a larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the A9's 3800 mAh, along with faster charging at 22.5W versus 18W.
- Software-wise, the A9 runs on Android 8.0 with One UI, while the S5 operates on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9.2, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
vivo S5
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro, Samsung Galaxy A9sVersions: SM-A920F/DS (Global); SM-A9200 (China)
Versions: V1932A, V1932T (China)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.44"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 616
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
24 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
24 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
157.9 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.22 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
183 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
Icelandic Blue, Phantom Blue, Star Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes